on behalf of

phrase

variants or on someone's behalf

1

also US in behalf of someone or in someone's behalf : as a representative of someone

The teacher accepted the award on behalf of the class. = The teacher accepted the award on the class's behalf.

2

also US in behalf of someone or in someone's behalf : for the benefit of someone : in support of someone

She spoke in behalf of the other candidate.

They're willing to do anything on their child's behalf.

3

: because of someone : to please someone

Don't get up on my behalf.

Examples of on behalf of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pitt will produce the sequel alongside Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner on behalf of Plan B, with Berger on board as executive producer. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner will produce the sequel on behalf of Plan B Entertainment. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

Smith was one of several people to appear in 1993 on behalf of Puente, who was ultimately sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Even with Ossoff’s durable lead, one national Republican official said spending on behalf of Georgia GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson could help Collins against Ossoff. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for on behalf of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove